Episoder
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A profusion of commercials set in elevators has Vieves and Andrew contemplating the many signifiers and tropes inherent in a small metal box. From car buying to cookies, elevators can sell it all.
Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
Ulta Beauty
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fN_d/ulta-holidays-joy-in-the-present
Impress Falsies - Express elevator
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fTS0/impress-press-on-falsies-express-elevator
Zaxbys - Kickin Chicken
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Z972/zaxbys-kickin-chicken-sandwich-meal-drive-thrus-open
Chick-Fil-A
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A7jy/chick-fil-a-catering-awkward-elevator-encounter
NFL
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dQZJ/nfl-shop-elevator
Oreo - Stay Playful
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6HcU/oreo-elevator
Progressive - Dr. Rick
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2aT5/progressive-dr-rick-elevator
Geico - Savings
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7arn/geico-elevator-unskippable
Realtor.com - loud whisper
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wqZF/realtor-com-elevator-and-the-not-yous-featuring-elizabeth-banks
Oikos - God of War
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZE32/oikos-god-of-war-elevator
Mitsubishi Electric w/ Fred Couples
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7o3v/mitsubishi-electric-elevator-feat-fred-couples
Old Navy - JLD
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7aCI/old-navy-spring-sale-hold-the-elevator-ft-julia-louis-dreyfus
Bounce Wrinkleguard - Elevator encounter
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qTkB/bounce-wrinkleguard-elevator-encounter
Untuckit
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wSOj/untuckit-elevator
Gusto - Elevator Music
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5E5w/gusto-elevator-music-or-payroll-compliance
University of Michigan Flint
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5TW0/university-of-michigan-flint-elevator
Wells Fargo - HBCUs
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wb7i/wells-fargo-building-a-better-community-hbcu-elevator
Hyundai - w/ Jason Bateman
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Ivws/hyundai-the-elevator-shopper-assurance-featuring-jason-bateman-t1
Motorola - Funky Place
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wJor/motorola-smart-speaker-with-amazon-alexa-elevator-funky-place
Bulova - Conversation piece
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7WAt/bulova-accutron-ii-elevator-ride
Kay Jewelers - 11th-12th floors
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AcCn/kay-jewelers-ever-us-ring-spike-stuck-in-the-elevator
Kayak - Stuck
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AVyc/kayak-elevator
AT&T - Stuck
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AE8y/at-and-t-elevator
Chevy Volt - Stuck
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AT1h/2016-chevrolet-volt-elevator
Squad Busters - Elevator
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6aW7/squad-busters-elevator-featuring-chris-hemsworth-christina-ricci-dolph-lundgren
Solitaire Grand Harvest - Up or down
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6S2l/solitaire-grand-harvest-elevator-featuring-sarah-jessica-parker -
Andrew and Genevieve celebrate spooky season with a list of Top Ten Scariest Brand Names Of All Time. They also celebrate the life of Teri Garr with the commercial that helped launch her movie career. And an Ad Councilor sings the praises of a spicy little jingle.
Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:
Axe Deodorant - Blind smell test
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6fHi/axe-the-blind-test-featuring-kris-jenkins-shareek-oneal
Black Rock - Teacher
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1Yrl/blackrock-inc-ap-and-honors-economics
Pandora - That song
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A6vH/pandora-radio-that-song
Dirt Devil - Fred Astaire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oarI_7ypT7U
AMC Gremlin - A car with pants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX2Lg4sJInY
Skull Candy - Avant Guard
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A7C8/skullcandy-avant-guard
Boar’s Head - Deli counter
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6dhJ/boars-head-the-deli-counter
Giant Eagle - Babys Big Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=kNBXRQFpsMY
Liquid Death - Don’t be scared
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQwt4rzmVxY
Monster Energy - Washed Up
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/50Sf/monster-energy-washed-up-featuring-cam-zink
MJB Coffee
https://youtu.be/rpvMmlxhonk?si=wqGFRvsLFDbQ5rFQ
Progressive - Friday Night James coda
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fT0M/progressive-friday-night-james-quit-the-team
Texas Pete Sriracha “CHA”
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Mangler du episoder?
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A grab bag of Ad-collades and Admonishments reveals a surprising profusion of doubles and look-alikes in current commercials. Plus, AT&T needs a lesson on how to talk dirty, and the sameness of “inspirational” commercial copy gets justly lampooned.
Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:
Progressive - Friday Night James
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ffp1/progressive-friday-night-james
Progressive - Backup w/ Case Keenam
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f23k/progressive-backup-backup-featuring-case-keenum
Progressive - Backup with Josh Dobbs
https://youtu.be/mttQiuo2KvU?si=RHp3xKSgJc9n1YRO
AT&T - Rekindle the love
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fBsc/at-and-t-wireless-rekindle-the-love
Native Deodorant - Traffic stop
https://youtu.be/7774Qigl2kQ?si=NqHSC6YDgH75o049
FanDuel - Lingering Hunch w/ Jon Lovitz
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/flYq/fanduel-sportsbook-your-lingering-hunch-featuring-jon-lovitz
FanDuel - Surprising Hunch w/ Eric Andre
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fRQ9/fanduel-surprising-hunch-bet-5-get-300-featuring-eric-andre
Fanduel - Powerful Hunch w/ Dolph Lundgren
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fSEI/fanduel-powerful-hunch-bet-5-get-200-featuring-dolph-lundgren
Discover Card - Twins w/ Matt Leinart
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f1Dg/discover-card-twins-featuring-matt-leinart
Uber Eats - Conspiracy w/ Christian Mccaffrey and Jerry Rice
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fDsn/uber-eats-football-is-for-food-featuring-matthew-mcconaughey-christian-mccaffrey-jerry-rice
Honda Power Sports: “My Name”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnZggbD1Ses
Taco Bell - Adam Devine
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/IKDR/taco-bell-delivery-the-go-getters-featuring-adam-devine
Tubi - Proud to be free
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/f2Ad/tubi-proud-to-be-free
Sears Air Conditioning
https://youtu.be/4rqZZgVxnCk?si=yusVSZnBf90L-SHU
PNC Bank
https://youtu.be/hrvN7hza4T0?si=BXkWaCS2Ok95AwrA -
Andrew and Vieves aim for nothing but bullseyes in a show about commercials featuring darts and dart players selling everything from lotto tickets to soda pop. Plus, an Ad Councilor beefs with a TikTok inspired ad, and Italian actors had a real monopoly on an antacid campaign.
Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
Zoosk: Dart Guy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWcprxCH57o
Washington Lottery: Dart Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnfXkIp-UrQ
Tooheys 2.2 Beer: World’s Worst Dart Player
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YuEqYA7cKU
Stroh Light: Looks Like A Stroh Light Night: Darts
https://youtu.be/z2V_C6XNkEQ?si=UQhn2zov3JVqrLEJ
Pepsi: AI Can Do That?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PLioW-uHy0
Murphy's Irish Red Beer: Darts
https://adsspot.me/media/tv-commercials/murphys-irish-red-beer-darts-0645415b2383
Sam Adams Light: Darts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Ag7gz67ZVFs
Rocket Money - Stand Up
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6FZZ/rocket-money-stand-up
Tums: Health Food For Your Bones
https://youtu.be/-t8fzI-L4Bo
Tums: When Your Food Doesn't Love You
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Andrew and Vieves dig into some spicy content when they look at commercials that rely on fiery dishes to sell phones, soda and car insurance. Plus, Vieves turns out to have been weirdly prescient about a tourism campaign, salmon-flavored candybars are underrated, and when is a dog not a dog?
Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6: Interpreter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZphDWGFEdCo
Amazon Prime Visa: Spicy Food
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5yAU/amazon-prime-visa-spicy-food-tina
Amazon Alexa/Thursday Night Football: “Hot Chili”
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2fpn/amazon-alexa-thursday-night-football-hot-chili
Sprite: Cousin In Nepal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyaURukZdBI
Tums: Camping Trip Pepper
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tep1/tums-naturals-super-bowl-2021-camping-trip-chili
Venom: The Last Dance: “Hot Ones”
https://www.designrush.com/news/venom-promo-on-hot-ones-receives-praise-for-unique-collab
Geico: Wing Place
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlug0L5s34k
Mountain Dew: Spicy Wings
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Opva/mountain-dew-spicy-wings
Dairy Queen: Flamethrower Sandwich
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUOqFV_v5po
Bud Light - Ghost Spuds
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A30e/bud-light-super-bowl-2017-extended-ghost-spuds
Nebraska tourism slogan is no more
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/02/05/nebraska-tourism-slogan-is-no-more-everything-has-a-shelf-life-official-says/
Nebraska: “Tanking”
https://youtu.be/Vh1PHxd3XLE?si=6tRdHOo0FQxz4Q8U
Nebraska: “That Odd Kid”
https://youtu.be/0mlC43X8ARg?si=0S8KZdvIoUUCqY2W -
With the spooky season in full swing, Andrew and Vieves look at commercials featuring ghosts that are selling everything from hotdogs to home insurance. Plus, some Ad Councilors get hip to jelly innovation, and we all get emotional about jingles sometimes.
Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
State Farm - This is a nightmare
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ftm_/state-farm-nightmare
Rakuten - Ghost of Cash Back Past
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5y_X/rakuten-ghost-of-cash-back-past
Progressive - Ghostbusters
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AKtN/progressive-official-insurance-of-ghostbusters
Bud Light - Ghost Spuds
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A30e/bud-light-super-bowl-2017-extended-ghost-spuds
Butterfinger - BFI
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/27yT/butterfinger-bfi-halloween-theft
TurboTax - Ghost in the attic
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wao_/turbotax-live-super-bowl-2018-the-noise-in-the-attic
Sonic Drive Through - Profiling
https://youtu.be/CBO-WN3QQ84?si=63Q88yl8F0yzjWX1
Johnny The Skull game
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2bik/johnny-the-skull-i-see-ghosts
Visit Mississippi
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2Z_A/visit-mississippi-haunted
Southwest: “Workout”
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/q0DU/southwest-airlines-workout-59
Welch’s Jelly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4j4JZDFXPc
UAW “Look for the Union Label” (1978)
https://youtu.be/Pt-JPCXHQFg?si=5tnRNbu8hZTu1z4A -
Special guest and renowned boys choir expert Justin Morissette joins the show to relive his glory days as one of British Columbia’s premier child singers. Plus, he weighs in on the relative merits of childrens’ choirs in commercials, albeit with a Canadian’s understanding of letter grades.
Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
Domino's Pizza "Christmas Choir"
https://youtu.be/cQRDTAKP3aw?si=sNzlZkBxnNGj-gL6
Honda: “Odyssey Choir”
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Alo6/honda-summer-clearance-event-boys-choir-odyssey
Seventh Generation: “Maya Rudolph & The Seventh Generations”
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wvCH/seventh-generation-maya-rudolph-and-the-seventh-generations
Gap: “You Got What I Need” (ft. Janelle Monea)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stGPvs0JSaw
BOAC Airline: “Vienna Boys Choir”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bACq7f_-WoQ
BEHR Paint: “BEHRthoven”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJkXQoJdxws
NFL: “Super Bowl Babies Choir” feat. Seal
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While struggling through the fog of jetlag, Andrew and Vieves attempt to discuss commercials featuring incidents of sleepwalking. Plus, their cultural illiteracy is really catching up with them, and Andrew’s VHS side project makes yet another wish come true.
Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:
Highland Appliance Radio Commercial: “Sleepwalker”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xo-bT1Snwk
Coca Cola: “Sleep Walker”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euiqoVaQcBQ
Smile Direct Club: "Sleepwalking"
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/opRO/smile-direct-club-nighttime-clear-aligners-sleep-walking
Toyota: “Sleep Walking”
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZdSb/toyota-deals-you-wont-want-to-sleep-on-t2
Sudafed Sinus: "Don't sleepwalk through your day" (1989)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZdRloxATxo
Hidden Valley Secret Sauces: “Sleep Sauce-ing”
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/nunr/hidden-valley-secret-sauces-sleep-talking
Sleep-Eze
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox7WS4mn9AQ
Dunkin “Dunkin’Terns: Orientation”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq1AAhkBrKg
Dominos Pizza "Christmas Choir" Commercial (Dec. 1995)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQRDTAKP3aw
Kraft Macaroni: Blue Box Blues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUHjqMUdRk8
Corporate Natalie: “POV: Your manager hates your idea”
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The Ad Council steps up with their own Hot Takes(™) on everything from roving Amazon deals to a tragically endangered booze jingle. Plus, Vieves makes a new best friend named Corporate Natalie, and Lions coach Dan Campbell gets flex his advertising muscles.
Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:
Applebee’s (ft Dan Campbell)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn4JopgxugI
Amazon Treasure Truck
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dJy7/amazon-treasure-truck-peg-leg
Tums: Health Food For Your Bones
https://youtu.be/-t8fzI-L4Bo
Dunkin’ - Dunkinterns
https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog/meet-the-dunkinterns
Oslo - Is It Even A City?
https://youtu.be/8vhD59ac7nw?si=jNfYPAfbrGaxpt16
UAW “Look for the Union Label” (1978)
https://youtu.be/Pt-JPCXHQFg?si=5tnRNbu8hZTu1z4A -
A night of retro TV ads has Andrew and Vieves wondering why certain product categories seem to have disappeared from modern commercials, even though they're still sold in stores and online. Or are they? Whither the buggy whip ads?
Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:
Super Glue (1977)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3eqqShGvIw
Gorilla Glue (2023)
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/17oO/gorilla-glue-fence
Isotoner gloves commercial (1984)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3mUnA7O2OQ
Isotoner Gloves (ft. Dan Marino)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnsi472UqOM
Citizen Watches (1980s)
https://youtu.be/iE1J9zEu_IQ?si=d_5ZwNqcqIX12k7_
Seico (1986)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSishtZKTQo
Casio (1987)
https://youtu.be/V2aERsHoKxQ?si=lznUaxZhYRpyuDJx
Apple Watch - Sleep Goals (2023)
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5h4t/apple-watch-sleep-goals-song-by-audrey-nuna
Samsung Galaxy Watch (2022)
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bfWZ/samsung-mobile-night-owls
Citizen Watch - Beach Time (2023)
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1_Wq/citizen-watch-beach-time-song-by-miley-virus
Citizen Watch - Holiday Gift / Powered by Light
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1M6f/citizen-watch-holidays-a-gift-to-the-world
L'eggs Sheer Energy (1989)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdniscIjx7E
L'eggs Sheer Elegance (1980)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axk_p5jAANE
Ultrasense Panty Hose (1980s)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf05Swz8jvY
Run Free Pantyhose
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wvSB/run-free-pantyhose-microknit-design-prevents-runs
Sheertex TV Spot, 'Lab Testing'
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/254B/sheertex-lab-testing
Folgers (19080s)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrBZasAtBX4
General Foods International Coffees (1980)
https://youtu.be/0gmgp8pVviA?si=B-N9Inphr-Sa4lz_
General Foods International Coffees (1982)
https://youtu.be/2PN8k3W4a_g?si=kcM_pKpl2X3UC1lV
Folgers (July 2024)
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A new haul of mystery VHS tapes has Andrew back at it with a crop of very early 90s ads that include a lot of grandmas (and one spicy surprise!) It’s all fish-eye lenses, swooping camera movements and some very outdated ideas about “health food.”
Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
Ritz Air Crisps
https://youtu.be/ePZpCaJ45wY
Kellogg’s Healthy Choice Cereal Commercial: Golf Guy On Roof (1995)
https://youtu.be/GNkT8R1nfH8
Hanes Commercial: Winds of Change (1995)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmfanDXRa5A
Post Waffle Crisp Cereal Commercial (1995)
https://youtu.be/vk8NX2PaPRw
Unisom Commercial: On The Phone With Mom (1995)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvsKpGX02KM
Kraft Free Honey Dijon Dressing Commercial
https://youtu.be/s6yTYBREcjs
That’s My Dog Promo
https://youtu.be/heTDMke1Z8Q
Hallmark Shoebox - The Way To Show You Care
https://youtu.be/TOD-NaD04Eg
Tums: Health Food For Your Bones
https://youtu.be/-t8fzI-L4Bo
Weeder Weeder Commercial
https://youtu.be/H6u8oZDJnII
Keebler Chacho's Commercial
https://youtu.be/k1f6Tqlz_TE
Maytag JetClean Dishwasher "Dog Pre-cleaning" Commercial (1996)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLABxYlpMI4
Denorex "The Serious Dandruff Shampoo" Commercial (1995)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOC_gkL9tG8
Southwest Airlines - Seatbelt Restrictions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB3rlLHTZg0
Beefaroni Kids
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With the fall season looming, back to school ads are in full swing, so Vieves and Andrew consider ads old and new for backpacks, Trapper Keepers and all the accoutrements for kids (and the old actors who play them.) Plus, an Ad Councilor offers a eye-popping revelation, and Andrew’s VHS project finally bears fruit.
Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:
Amazon Back to School (ft Michelle Buteau)
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/fVEx/amazon-back-to-school-season-sports-stuff-featuring-michelle-buteau
Amazon “Dormz”: Jared McCain
https://www.marketingdive.com/news/amazon-back-to-school-2024-marketing-campaign-savings/721567/
Amazon “Dormz”: Matthew Merril
https://www.tiktok.com/@matthewinthekitchen/video/7399686288611314987
Reddit weighs in
https://www.reddit.com/r/CommercialsIHate/comments/1eojavr/amazon_commercial_pjs_and_journals/
Kohl's: “Back to School: Backpack”
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Us1/kohls-back-to-school-backpack
Target: “Back to School: Sharks”
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Uav/target-back-to-school-all-about-sharks
Wegman's Back To School: Trombone (2021)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IbXXYQ5Tuc
Lee Jeans - The Jean Scene
https://youtu.be/QMVzIW7N8VQ?si=iK3khS5BHrlw1ZEW&t=182
McDonalds - First Day
https://youtu.be/ypHdjaYa-s4?si=Q-vwoT815k2A0qbY
Trapper Keeper: Whirlwind Boyfriend (1980s)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NDajHM2XCc
Trapper Keeper: Lost Homework (1980s)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkQyZdy60sI
Staples: Back to School (1990s)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEpOmJVJmjo
Oberto - Turkey Jerky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU1KKIaoGK0&lc=UgxiZ9h8mdL0D1IjyEB4AaABAg -
A latent fascination with the golden age of piracy combined with a veritable treasure trove of pirate-themed commercials leads Vieves to don her eyepatch and pegleg for a show about the buccaneers of yore. Plus, a spokesperson comes for the crown, and Andrew may finally be able to put his weightlifting visions to rest.
Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
Amazon Business - Run a tighter ship
https://youtu.be/E5T3sSPqXCk?si=-n5DnaaD8Vn10BLU
Amazon Treasure Truck
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dJy7/amazon-treasure-truck-peg-leg
Hidden Valley Ranch
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5POU/hidden-valley-ranch-pirates
American Dairy Farmers - Power of a cheese
https://youtu.be/BXOqKEsCkeM?si=daQ1aVesKxITwzQQ
Valspar Paint
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1nNo/valspar-pirates-treasure
Pirate Water
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5Qlp/pirate-water-here-for-the-booty
Epipen - Oopsie!
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7wY7/mylan-epipen-pirates
Pirate Ship Shipping
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1i32/pirate-ship-quicksand
Spectrum Mobile
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ZOYK/spectrum-mobile-pirates-featuring-ellen-degeneres
Hubspot - Pirate Business
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bweF/hubspot-pirate-business-featuring-kathryn-hahn
Bounty - Pirate Sword
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/du9u/bounty-pirate
Mike’s Hard Lemonade - Ball
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7L7b/mikes-hard-lemonade-pirate
Apples to Apples - Sensitive Pirate
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/77n8/apples-to-apples-sensitive-pirates
1-800-CONTACTS - Cliche
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7FDp/1-800-contacts-pirate-plank
Geico - Pirate Ship
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AKIR/geico-pirate-ship-parrot
Joe’s Crab Shack
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7LKW/joes-crab-shack-every-crab-has-its-legs
Dominos - You Tip, We Tip
https://youtu.be/WgF1crG34hM?si=sJazcNh_x7PIEbC7
SNL Weekend Update - Drug Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAdG-iTilWU -
Guest producer Theresa delivers a show about all the myriad uses for jackhammers in selling everything from headache relief to cat litter. Plus, a spotter gets spotted, and Google’s ongoing decline appears to accelerate like an Olympic track star. Here are links to the ads and articles we talked a out in this week’s show:Tylenol https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AJFQ/tylenol-cold-flu-severe-jackhammerClaritinhttps://youtu.be/xxaz9VeE_2g?si=OgimBkTA7afaCE-q Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7gnu/dr-scholls-massaging-gel-jackhammer Arm and Hammer Cat Litterhttps://www.ispot.tv/ad/A07_/arm-and-hammer-slide-jackhammerPopcorn Chicken Shakehttps://adsspot.me/media/tv-commercials/kfc-popcorn-chicken-shake-jackhammer-a07b94632a02Maine Spirits - Cocktail shaker https://vimeo.com/346938385AFLAC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fIyLfORGXsGeico - Motorcycle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyrl1mr_2fcAmex - dance routine; fun surprise!https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1229875151207729Bud Light xray vision - https://www.ispot.tv/events/2008-super-bowl-commercials/bud-light-x-ray-visionPapermate Profile (pen) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVFvJZwPmcM Gatoradehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPqZZbDsdFkPatch.com - “Google Pulls Widely-Criticized Ad That Features NJ Olympian”https://patch.com/new-jersey/asbury-park/s/iyav2/google-pulls-widely-criticized-ad-that-features-nj-olympian?utm_term=article-slot-1&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&user_email=99acd6566cb2e78197a4e8527e29fe544246d798fb9fa03ab5ee59882175eae6&user_email_md5=06a167999006cb611ed4dfa7aa74c8c0&lctg=4e593690e018bee76c49cea8 Google/Gemini - Dear Sydneyhttps://youtu.be/NgtHJKn0Mck?si=YQkX70CPl3CIehvC
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After Andrew gets gaslit by the internet, he and Vieves pivot to looking at the weightiest commercials for insurance, mortgages and “spistachios.” Plus, is ice the investment opportunity that you’ve been looking for? And in a fight between a faulty GPS and an Ad Councilor, who will emerge victorious?
Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show:
Better Help - Workout
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qJ0T/betterhelp-workout
The General - Weightlifting ft Shaq
https://youtu.be/PeLvedlGdWw?si=ZW1oT9ut8Ea03zX_
Rocket Mortgage - Jason Momoa Super Bowl Commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGWCzeAOenU
Apple Music - Drake vs Bench Press
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86D7AGm5sHk
Pyramid Credit Union - Weight Lifting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwP9_PSJNWw
Allstate - Olympic Weightlifting (ft. Shane Hamman)
https://youtu.be/xAYAvLSwQGw?si=m_qzBozDxCLJ_frU
Wonderful Pistachios - “Leotards” (Ft. Kendrick Farris)
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/tqzd/wonderful-pistachios-leotards-featuring-kendrick-farris
Geico - Flextacular
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHpRk4Vh0VY
Got Milk - Fitness Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kEgReGenAw
Long John Silvers Senate Hearing
https://youtu.be/vZhx4j4kOYI?si=Z0d3AHhOrJHH45oI
Lifesavers Commercial Featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo
https://youtu.be/CdFahPLDNyE?si=U9On9GtPlyvE_rB9
Twice the Ice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNyiYeH6QSo&t=24s
Geico - Cha Cha Slide
https://youtu.be/65nvUYaocBw?si=-SuxrknMveBq-7kH -
Andrew and Vieves put the ice in nice when they look at ads featuring everything from cubes to Cubes, and Vanillla to chocolate. Plus, Tinder’s “meet cute” campaign sparks more discussion this week thanks to an Ad Councilor’s skillful doctoring.
Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
Twice the Ice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNyiYeH6QSo&t=24s
Bud Ice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd0akIZ9igg
Labatt Ice Beer (1993)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XZvUVCzT_c
Ice Breakers (1999)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4RGbfzXJNk
Bailey’s Ice (UK)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3uiM9dje_Q
Capital Light (ft. Vanilla Ice)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jdTmecA0lw
Jack In The Box - Ice Cube’s Munchie Meal
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6anh/jack-in-the-box-cubes-munchie-meal-studio-session-featuring-ice-cube
Car Shield: “Morgue” (Ft. Ice-T)
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5bnL/carshield-morgue-featuring-ice-t
Artic Air Ice Jet
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6HoX/arctic-air-ice-jet-ice-infused-cooling-system
Ice Magic
https://youtu.be/0rfL9d4MDJY?si=a8SpEM-6Ivog02GC
Thin Ice Game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzzm5l1sKwY
Tinder - Rain
https://youtu.be/lHV-S7_SeVk?si=SVppIl9sSu-UXQ4o
Tinder - Rescue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XTcEB_E44Y
Tinder - Taxi
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While trying to determine if the truth is, in fact, out there, Andrew and Vieves are exposed to ads for everything ranging from food delivery apps to dating apps, but no matter what, they WON’T be talking about ads featuring Tom Brady. Plus, an Ad Councilor blows the whistle on a top-notch performance.
Here are the link to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
Uber Eats - Michael Cera - Pool Party
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/58KH/uber-eats-michaels-pool-party-featuring-michael-cera
Uber Eats - Helen Mirren - Golden Voice / Neighbor
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/581g/uber-eats-helens-golden-voice-featuring-helen-mirren
Uber Ets - Michael Cera - Grilling Machine
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5e99/uber-eats-michael-cera-grilling-machine
Instacart - Apartment Farm
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6sll/instacart-apartment-farm
Carls Jr. - Bumper
https://vimeo.com/941374375
Tinder - One Night Stand
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1O2T/tinder-it-starts-with-a-swipe-one-night-stand
Tinder - Breakfast
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5YoC/tinder-it-starts-with-a-swipe-breakfast-surprise
Tinder - Rain
https://youtu.be/lHV-S7_SeVk?si=SVppIl9sSu-UXQ4o
ADT - One Second
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6iNj/adt-when-every-second-counts
AT&T - High horse (Dentist)
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/64yk/at-and-t-wireless-high-horse-samsung-galaxy-z-flip6
Taco Bell - Throughout That Journey
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6euA/taco-bell-cravings-value-menu-throughout-that-journey-featuring-lp-giobbi
Progressive - Whistleblower
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Andrew and Vieves look at ads set in the Prohibition Era, when the jazz was hot, the booze was illegal, and a soda company could use the long arm of the law to crush the competition. Plus, the Alabama Hammer isn’t so hammery (or Alabama-y), and Verizon once again gets roasted.
Here are links to the ads we talked about in in this week’s show:
Pop Corners - Speakeasy https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6f2D/popcorners-sleep-easy-featuring-don-cheadle
Michelob - 1st day of Prohibition
https://youtu.be/Rdn9pY_Wm-Q?si=WI42VQa8vQK32rYJ
Budweiser - End of Prohibition
https://youtu.be/2j-9sM1MxyE?si=axGvrr0iVEyrn5CK
Coca-Cola - Bust
https://youtu.be/asjAQkajDMk?si=C0oi0hl0BtJeV15W
Remus Bourbon - Bootleggers
https://youtu.be/Qwuv4rwwHjY?si=8rqQVMUe6ius5nne
Johnny Bootlegger - Legends
https://youtu.be/7ug3tgelr-c?si=uAOoveuDbF9ktkId
Johny Bootlegger - Date Night
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1Wnd/johny-bootlegger-date-night
Mike Slocumb - Bill Shatner Local law firm
https://youtu.be/YvbQFR3kRe8?si=VkXVGndmbV6AMHvk
YouTuber Austin Archer - Moments in Marketing History
https://youtu.be/OlMXpMYvJjo?si=nZkOJwGwMskALleM
Verizon - Scrooge
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/2Rhw/verizon-tis-the-season-free-5g-phone-featuring-cecily-strong -
After much fanfare, Andrew and Vieves unveil an assortment of ads sent by the Ad Councilors for local personal injury lawyers, most of whom are styling themselves as
“The Hammer.” We’ll see you in court!
Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
Jim the Hammer Shapiro
https://youtu.be/Q5hn8bhEpMY?si=jJwsflHZQZViop7y
Mike Slocumb, the Alabama Hammer - big bucks
https://youtu.be/5H1jxzmdWwo?si=H5q_wYA0hQ-XSUTO
Mike Slocumb - billboards
https://youtu.be/d3yuyKVZOgg?si=55SDh7JPaAeWCwHl
JIm Adler, the Texas Hammer - unstoppable
https://youtu.be/54T1sSI5bSw
Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer - Money Truck
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AUVJ0LLvFlk
Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer - En Espanol
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HAXLHN0JOj8
Bill Adler - Crusher
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=97c7SpirfPw
Crusher - Jim’s version
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n3GjCyclQ_M
Ben Abbott, “Hello Ben!”
https://youtu.be/kylnVXtPe4E?si=LRZvjhMorLmVqL08
Phoong Long Corp - TV lawyers
https://youtu.be/2MVwzYSPuJQ?si=DRgkTWbqz7QcZtUT
George Sink Injury Lawyers - Injury Island
https://youtu.be/NnzC98ZCn8E?si=M35cm-Zv5CvtOJAE
Cellino and Barnes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qhb9_LF7vI&t=10s
The Cochran Firm
https://youtu.be/c-ZWKlNu3-w?si=ofY5z6i2ryzxd0C9 -
Generational differences are on Andrew and Genevieve’s mind this week as Zillow tries to attract young, broke adults into the housing market and Taco Bell uses a hot new DJ to sell a dream. Plus, Andrew is really impressed with a new ad campaign from AirBNB, and fast food companies can’t stop talking about how much their food sucks?
Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:
Zillow - Fox Scarf
https://youtu.be/pK75jrBUQb8?si=2GDJORZJfoxb3D1v
Zillow - Portrait
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6y4g/zillow-diy-home-loan
Zillow: Homeowner Mates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X84wllJkdeU
AirBNB: Empty Nest
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1tD_/airbnb-empty-nest
AirBNB: Your Own Bedtime
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5UUN/airbnb-pick-your-own-bedtime
AirBNB: Close Friend
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6286/airbnb-friends-trip-song-by-cardi-b
AirBNB: Kids
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6RU8/airbnb-get-an-airbnb-pool-song-by-kelis
Domino’s - CEO Focus Group
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6iZn/dominos-new-york-style-pizza-focus-group
Jack in the Box - Haters
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/66v9/jack-in-the-box-smash-jack-real-haters
Taco Bell - Throughout That Journey
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6euA/taco-bell-cravings-value-menu-throughout-that-journey-featuring-lp-giobbi
Sunglass Hut: Find Every Shade of You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1vxuCXvROI
Footlocker - John Goodman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL3NAKJfiN4
Temptations - DJ Cat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5iVbNCmAJg
Sweet Pickles Bus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61xwsu7QyOQ - Se mer
